I recently bought an 07
I recently bought an 07 Ridgeline w/72000 on it. I wanted to wait for the next gen but totaled my 01 Safari AWD. I have an apt building and do my own maintenance, so I REALLY like the underbed storage, coupled with the swing away tailgate and the well thought out lighting it is REALLY convenient. I think think the key to better mileage on todays new trucks is not so much the power plant but the six speed trannys. Is the plan to add another gear to help said mileage? The five speed tranny has to be key to the present Ridgeline's 21mpg highway figure. I also like the limiter to third gear to get more towing torque without "hunting", similar to tow/haul mode. I have 2 6'3" sons who fit in the back seat a lot more comfortably than in other trucks.